‘It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night’: Preventing Work Stress From Killing You—Literally
Don't let this happen to you. Research shows that the workplace is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States
Additional Penalties May Be Recoverable for Meal and Rest Period Violations in California
California’s highest court ruled that extra pay for missed breaks constitutes “wages” and must be reported on wage statements and paid within statutory deadlines when an
Court Overturns California Law Requiring Women on Boards of Directors
A recent ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court overturned California’s law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors
Wrongful Dismissal Cases Backlogged in Ontario Small Claims Courts
The massive backlog in the small claims courts in Ontario is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which paused activities in the courts for an extended period
Seattle City Council Sets Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
Seattle’s City Council adopted a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers May 31, becoming the first
3 Steps to Active Listening
When I work with executives and managers, a common complaint I hear about HR professionals is, “They don’t listen. They just tell
Employee’s Request for Severance Was Not a Voluntary Resignation
An employee’s request for severance after complaining of sexual harassment and retaliation was not an offer to resign that could be accepted by the employer, ruled the
6 Ways Managers Can Help Employees Achieve Their Performance Goals
Six ways managers can help employees achieve performance goals
Recovering from a Work Mistake
Everyone makes mistakes. But when you make a mistake at work, there is, unfortunately, no guarantee you’ll get a second chance
Is It Fair for Employers to Offer Student Loan Repayment as a Benefit?
Is it fair for employers to offer student loan repayment as a benefit? Two experts debate the issue